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Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

The findings of a Catholic Church investigation into a former high-ranking clergyman convicted of sexually abusing Indigenous men will be sent to the Vatican.

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

An academically acclaimed private school being probed over forced labour and abuse claims uses religion as a "camouflage" for fraud, inquiry witnesses claim.

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

A Catholic bishop who stepped down amid sex abuse claims has been found guilty at trial of abusing two young Indigenous men.

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Cult leader and wife cleared of grooming young girl

Cult leader and wife cleared of grooming young girl

A cult leader dubbed "Little Pebble" who wanted to repopulate the world with 12 wives has been cleared of grooming a young girl from the age of six.

Bishop 'unusual, boozy, sleazy' but not guilty: lawyer

Bishop 'unusual, boozy, sleazy' but not guilty: lawyer

A former bishop accused of sexually assaulting several Aboriginal youths may have been boozy and even sleazy, but he's not guilty, his lawyer tells a jury.

Control tactics, abuse 'rife' at church private school

Control tactics, abuse 'rife' at church private school

Former students and church members have detailed disturbing claims of financial, psychological and social control at a religious private school.

Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks

Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks

Israel's military has closed the West Bank Christian village of Taybeh to non-residents in an effort to improve safety amid Israeli settler attacks.

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Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.

Raising hell: queer arts crew protest church eviction

Raising hell: queer arts crew protest church eviction

Raising hell: queer arts crew protest church eviction

Raising hell: queer arts crew protest church eviction

A LGBTIQ arts group that briefly resurrected a deconsecrated church is incensed after an arcane law was used to evict it in the name of religious freedom.

Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Advocates for victim-survivors have described feeling shocked and relieved after the Christian Brothers announced a deal to cover future abuse claims.

Queer club starts unholy clear out after landlord fight

Queer club starts unholy clear out after landlord fight

Queer club starts unholy clear out after landlord fight

Queer club starts unholy clear out after landlord fight

Queer club Divine Playhouse is clearing out its deconsecrated church venue, after landlords accused it of offensive conduct.

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

A former Catholic Bishop hosted alcohol-fuelled parties using church funds so he could access Aboriginal youths and sexually assault them, a jury has been told.

Muslims call for more funding, new action to fight hate

Muslims call for more funding, new action to fight hate

Muslims call for more funding, new action to fight hate

Muslims call for more funding, new action to fight hate

A government response to a landmark report on Islamophobia has been broadly welcomed, but advocates say many questions remain unanswered.

More action urged to tackle Islamophobia in key report

More action urged to tackle Islamophobia in key report

More action urged to tackle Islamophobia in key report

More action urged to tackle Islamophobia in key report

Greater action is being urged to tackle discrimination at its roots, as the federal government responds to a long-awaited report into Islamophobia.

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School knife search powers ruled out after stabbings

Two stabbings in as many days have sparked safety fears but authorities insist a state's schools are safe, ruling out expanding search powers.

Big yikes: religion, politics and media dead to Gen Z

A major survey of thousands of Australians aged 19-24 has shown an appetite to engage in issues, but distrust of politics, media and religion.

Ex-priest blames brain injury for teenage sex hunt

A former Catholic priest who said "there is no such thing as too young" argues injuries from a car accident impaired his judgment and decision-making.

Sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral

Mourners have descended on Tehran for a funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an attack four months ago.

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Charges after imitation pistol pointed at synagogue

Two men have been charged after they allegedly pointed an imitation firearm at congregants outside a busy synagogue.

Pope visits US ambassador on July 4, prays for migrants

American Pope Leo XIV has spent the Fourth of July praying for migrants at the epicentre of Europe’s migration debate on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.

Members of rebel Catholic group excommunicated: Vatican

A breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval ‌are ‌in ⁠schism with the church and excommunicated, the Vatican says.

Stefanovic to leave Nine after far-right interview

A controversial host is set to exit Nine following an outcry over his podcast interview with a British anti-immigration activist.

Cult leader 'groomed' girl for apocalyptic pregnancies

A self-proclaimed prophet and his wife allegedly groomed a young girl over a decade to get her pregnant and repopulate a post-apocalyptic society.

Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets

Victims of child sexual abuse may be left in the lurch after an organisation representing the Christian Brothers revealed it can no longer continue.

'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

Ashes to ashes, dust to plant feed: an Australian state is edging closer to a greener alternative to traditional burials dubbed "a bit weird" by its premier.

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